Wimbledon queen Virginia Wade receives British honor for services to tennis, charity

WTA legend Virginia Wade was presented with the badge of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) on June 9, 2026, in recognition of her services to British tennis and charity. The honor was awarded to the Grand Slam champion, who is best known as the last British woman to win Wimbledon. The ceremony took place in New York, cementing her legacy both on and off the court.